Jack Leach: Happy to play in front of crowd

The Indian cricket team is set to play the four-match Test series against England from February 5. England's left-hand spinner who is touring for the first time in India believes that he has the ability to perform in Indian turny pitches. Leach also welcomed the announcement by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association of allowing the fans to watch the game.

“We all want to play in front of crowds, that’s for sure,” said Leach.

“Obviously it needs to be safe, and we don’t want to be adding to a problem that’s affecting the whole world.

“So if it’s safe and if it’s good, then great; we’d love to play in front of crowds as soon as possible.”

“I think in the last year or so with everything Covid-related there’s been some things that haven’t been ideal, and I think it’s about being able to adapt and go with the flow a little bit,” said Leach.

Last time when England visited India that was in 2016 where they lost the series by 4-0. Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the mega home season of 2016-17.